Pittsburgh Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The conservatory first opened in 1893 and presents flower shows, educational classes, events and more. Special exhibits are presented. The garden is one of the largest botanical conservatories in the nation. Memberships are available and help support the garden.
Boyce Park Nature Center
Boyce Park Nature Center is a county-run recreation area, offering a number of facilities. On the 1,100-acre grounds are tennis courts, a wave pool, skiing and snowboarding areas, picnic shelters, model airplane spots and several interpretive centers.
Schenley Park
Home to Phipps Conservatory, Schenley Park offers an array of activities and attractions to enjoy. Open for ice skating in the winter and in-line skating in the summer, the park boasts an outdoor facility, as well as a number of pathways to walk, run or skate on. Enjoy the swimming pool during the summer, the golf course, access to the University of Pittsburgh Campus and much more. The 400-acre park was established in 1889.
Riverview Park Pittsburgh
Overlooking the Ohio River, Pittsburgh's Riverview Park offers more than 250 acres of recreation area for visitors to enjoy. The park was donated to the city in 1894 and is home to around 40 species of birds and animals, as well as the Allegheny Observatory. Winding through the area area series of hiking trails. Additional amenities include four major picnic areas, several playgrounds, a swimming pool, tennis courts and much more.
Point State Park
Found at the convergence point of the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio rivers, Point State Park has grown from a dirty industrial wasteland to a state recognized recreation area. Set on 36 acres, the park boasts a 150-ft (46-m) tall fountain, the Fort Pitt Museum, the Fort Pitt Blockhouse, the Music Bastion and a series of monuments, as well as picnic areas and green spaces. Many community events are held at the park.
Hartwood Mansion and Park
Pittsburgh's Hartwood Mansion and Park includes a Tudor house constructed in the early 1900s, as well as a equestrian center with riding trails that are still used. Guided tours of the house and the grounds are offered throughout the year, with special Christmas visits available to the intricate decorations including a train set, several trees and a kissing bell. The house is furnished with many of the pieces of the original owners, the prominent Lawrence family.
Frick Park
Found in Pittsburgh's East End, Frick Park contains a range of activities, including hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing and playing tennis. Inside the 150-acre park is the Frick Woods Nature Reserve, which has a variety of wildflowers and animals to see.
Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden
Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden takes people into ancient Israel with its garden, which is filled with more than 100 tropical plants, streams, waterfalls and desert area. Biblical plants are featured inside, with verses accompanying each one. Open for June to September, the garden has a theme running through each season that can be explored through the guided tours, lectures, exhibits and programs.
Highland Park Pittsburgh
Highland Park supports a range of activities and attractions, including a swimming pool, a reservoir and a jogging track, as well as trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Set on top of a hill, the park area was originally set aside as a reservoir. It is also home to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.
